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Tianqi/ Chongzhen 1625-1630
7 ¼ inches, 18.5cm at the widest measurement
£12,500 set of three or £4,250 each.

M5510
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Tianqi, 1621-1627.
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M4738
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Tianqi, 1621-1627.